1971 Chiloccoan Chilocco Indian School

The
1971 Chiloccoan
Published
by
Chilocco Indian School
Volume Number 71

Chi Iocca Campus - ----- -
Dedication -
Administration ---- - -
Contents
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Frontal Page
Seniors - --- - ------- - -------- -------------------- -------- -- 20
Juniors - --- ----------- -------------------- --- ----------- --- 26
Sophomores ------------- -- -- - --- 32
Freshmen ------------ -- ----------- ------ ----- --- --- - -- -- 39
Past Graduate - - -
Agriculture, Vocational and Home Economics - - -----------
Agriculture - -- -----
Vocational - - - ------- ­
Home Economics - - - ­
Academic -
Sports -
Activities and Clubs
Campus Life -­
School Services
Snap Shots
Senior Directory
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Dedication
The 1971 Yearbook is dedicated to Mr. Denver
Janes, Plant Manager. Mr. Jones is concerned
with students indirectly, in the areas of
safety, good health and happy home living.
Chilocco students are proud of their campus.
It is largely through the efforts of Mr.
Jones and his staff that it is a beautiful place.
Mr. Jones works at his desk to plan improve-
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ments for the buildings on campus. Time is
spent with getting information for improving
the buildings, buying and planning for new
buildings. New sidewalks and the remodeling
of the Administrative Office have been
areas of recent improvement.
Mr. Jones can be seen on camous checking
the general appearance of the campus, particularly
the fish pond located in the center of
the oval.
It is a privilege and on honor to dedicate the
1971 Chiloccoon to Mr. Denver Jones.

Administration
On the broad and sweeping prairies
'Neath the skies of blue; ,
Stands our lovely Alma Mater,
Alma Mater true

Administrative Assistant Donald Dominick
and Cash Clerk Della Nunn, confer on a personnel
question. To keep the school personnel
running smoothly, it is necessory for Mr. Dominick
to be well read in Civil Service policy.
Mrs. Nunn assumes the responsibility for
poyroll and all phases dealing with Civil Service
leave.
Mr Dominick is responsible for all phases of
the Administration, including personnel and
operation of the school.
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The Administrative stoff, Mr Harold Barse.
Mr. Leonard Anquae and Miss Madeline Narcomey
discuss the purchase orders which are
made almost daily to keep the school opera·
ble. Mr. Barse is the Supply Specialist; Mr. Anquae,
the Supply Clerk, and Miss Narcomey is
the Clerk-Typist.
Approximately 25 to 30 purchase orders go
through the office daily.
Other office duties are also included in the
busy schedules of these people.

Advisory School Boord members meet with the Superintendent monthly to discuss school policies
and problems. A representative from the Chi Iocca Alumni Association is a member of the board.
Mr Lawrence Henderson is the Assistant
Director af Learning in charge of scheduling
and attendance. In the picture, righi, he explains
a student schedule to Verbena Deer
Senior students have priority in scheduling and
they must have all credits to graduate. Mr.
Henderson must carefully check all transcripts
to see if graduating seniors fulfill requirements
Weekly attendance summaries are prepared
for Mr Henderson so that he may counsel students
on the importance af attending classes
daily. Students who miss class are required to
appear befare on attendance committee which
is directed by Mr. Henderson.
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Mrs. Eleanor Burnette
Moth and Sc.ence
Mrs. Frances Bennett
Home Economics
Miss Sue Day;s
Hor-e Economics
R. L. Cooper, S. L. Marris
Vocational Pnn It'Ig
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Mr. Nathan Benton, Jr.
Agriculture
Mr. Billy J. Dye
Voc:otJOnCI. Dr 'let Eauea1
Mr. Caly;n D. Cowen
Vocot IOnO I Oraft ng
SiUDENT
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Mr. Angelo Jaca_elli
long1JOge: Ar:'s
Mrs. Thelma Hanshew
language Arts
Miss Barbara K. Kimberling
F ne Arh
Miss Gwendolyn Johnson
Fne Arts
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Mr. Joe Herrin
Math and Science
Mr. Francis Kirkland
VOCe" one We .-l ng
Mr. Walter Kelley
Agriculture

Mr. Harvey Lovelace
VocatIOnal EJectr c t
Mrs. Ida Larney
Busi'less-Social Studies
Mr. Wolter Means
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Mrs. Marie McCarty
Home Ecol'1()l"T' 0:
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Mr. James Larney
Vocational Auto Body ortd Fender
Mr. Knneth Moore
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Mr. Gerald McCulley
F ne Arts

Mrs. Clara Pappan
Fine Arts
Mrs. lorraine T. Moore
Business·Sociol Studies
Mrs. Martha Sterling
L..OIlguoge Arts
Mr. Sam Sanders
Business-Social Studies
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Mr. Joseph E. Nunn
Agriculture
Mr. Karl G. Stone
Moth and Science
Miss Joy Spicer
language Arts, Newspaper, Yeofboolc;

Mr. Horace Tayla,
Cooch
Mrs. Carolyn Uccellini
l.onguoge '" -S
Mrs. Mary E. Sweeney
Business-Social 5tu:fle5
Mr. Junius J. Taylor
Moth and Sc-el'1ce
Not Pictured
Mrs. Patti Martin
Phy col Educat.vn
Mr. Reuben Topaum
'vocot _r"IO Dr C ,..
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Mr. Jack Talmadge
Busmes.s-Soc::iol Studtes
Mr. Louis M. Thompson
Vuc:ot no u"" "C
Miss Lucretia Winters
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Classes
"Indian Braves and Indian Maidens,
wa"king hand in hand.
Great our post, we face the future
In this glorious land."

ChLlocco's Senior Class members e been active leaders on campus, and rightly
;0, because this is the year that thu groUP of student. is in the limelight.
Seniors
As a class they bave experienced (ile joy of ordering cla$s
rings, or being guegts at !he Junior-Senior Prom and finally,
of grad Jation.
It bas not been an easy road for some of the Seniors, but all
ha>e made the journey.
Congratulations to a great group of students, may !hey
be successful in whatever they attempt.
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Agoodie, Eva
Armstrong, Donna
Azure, Edward Jaroes
Bahe, Ralph W.
Ballew, Richard David
Barney, Marcella
Bass, Patricia Nell
Bear Cloud, Frank T
Begay, Raymond
Ben, Tully
Bighair, La\\Tence C.
BlackowL Joseph A
Blackstar, Michael L.

Jones, Farrell Richard
Jones, Jolin Eric
Jones, Peter Comrnaille
Jones, Virginia Nancy
Kaskaske, David Leon
Kauley, Laura Ann
Keo, Jack Dean
Kunayak, Roger A.
La Forge, Bailey
La Sarte, Ronald Joseph
LeClair, Lou"e
LeClaire, Donna Janet
Lee, Lucy
Lee, Myra
LIttle Dog, Mary Margaret
Long, Vivian Leigh
McCarthy, Mary Elizabeth
McCurtain, Caroline
Malemute, George Paul
Medicine Bird, Murray
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Nakaideneh, Benjamin
Nelson, Lucy
Nicholas, Joseph
Pacheco, Walter C.
Paul, Nicholas
Penn, Barbara Sue
Polite, Ervin Kinard
Puyette, Patricia S.
Rhodd, Benjamin Kevin
Rickman, Forrest R.
Simpson, Larry Dean
Smith, Phoebe Ann
Spencer, Mildred Ida
Spoonhunter, Roy
Stamey, Arthur W.
Stephens, David E.
Stevens, Connie Jo
Swaney, Beverly Ann
Tall Bear, Deforest E.
Tewawina, Susanne

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Ailson, Elyse
AJuskak, Molly Martha
Juniors
Anderson, Samuel
Antone, Andrew
Avessuk, Reggie
Ballot, Emil A.
Beard, Alba Jo
Begay, George
Begay. Tony yazzie
Bell, Doreen
Benally, Milton
Black, Mildred Kay
Black, Roland, Jr.
Blackbird, Betty Marie
Bolone, Johnny Luke
Bourdon, Winfred Lyle
Brown, Lloyd Ira

Brown, Victoria Marie
Buffalohead, Matthew G.
Calamity, Lawrence
Calf Tail, George
CarI, Gloria Ann
Charles, Carolyn
Charles, Maria
Chasenah, Ronald
Clark, Paul
Columbus, Marilyn Jean
Cries for Ribs, Solon B.
Crittenden, Stephen D.
Damian, Mary Teresa
David, Dianne Cecelia
DeLodge, Dwight Lee
De Roche, Lavina Mae
Dick, Daryl Ray
Do"mey, Rosa Mae
Ell, Mary Louise
Feathers, Aline
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Warrior, Jerome Kern
Washakie, Charles
Weaver, Ann Loleet
White, Oleta G.
Williams, Kay Diane
Williams, Michael L.
Wing, Carmen Theresa
Yazzie, Dennis E.
Yupaiuk, Paula
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Sophomores
Allen, Mark Joseph
Anderson, Wallace D.
Ayagalria, Sally
Bad Bear, Thomasine
Barnaby, Leo Ernest
Batten, George Robert
Battiest, Haskell
Bearing, Dennis
Bell, Warren Ray
Billie, Martha
Billie, Rosie
Bowman, Alabina
Bowman, Alfred
Brockie, George
Brown, Ben Earl
Brown, Eugene E.
Bull Plume, June

Bunker, Richard W.
Castillo, Paul C.
Charles, Rachael
Chouteau, Danny
Clark, Cheryl Marie
Clark, Mona I.
Cliff. Carol Ann
Cochran, Joe Leroy
Cree, George Joe
Crow, Sherwin
Cuppawhe, Hope G.
De Jesus, Diana
De Lodge. Darlena Rose
Denny, Valene
DiCk, Janice
Eagle, Dorothy B.
Eagle, Joy
Evan, Pamela
Felter. Mary F.
Flynn. Stanley lichael
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Funmaker Christine
Grant, Oressa Hope
Green, Cleo W.
Ground, Rhonda
Haury, Johnny Jr.
Henry, Mona Rae
Horn, Julie Faye
Horsechief, Minnie Ruth
House, Glenna
Howell, Laura Mae
Howlett, Glenn Chalrea
Howlingwater, Beverly
Jacobs, Mitchell
Jce, Leonard
John, Annabelle Nora
Jones, Dale Wayne
Julian, Laura fae
Kahclamat, Mary Jane
Keezer, Rock Everette
Kionute, Algernon Donald

Moore, Elizabeth
Neveaux, Gerald Francis
Old Bear, Ramona Jo
Osceola, Theda
Other Medicine, Lucille
Pantell, Theresa Ann
Pappan, Jesse
Parker, Leslie Keenan
Parker, Vincent
Pewewardy, Stanton
Prairie Chief, Cedric
PrimeaUX, Lora Lynn
Reeder, Robert DewayD'
Reevis, Carol
Reuben, Faron Raymood
Reynolds, Richard
RhOOd, Debra Denise
RhOOd, Verna Joyce
Robinson, Denise
Rose, Joni Ardele

Russell, Cheryl Wynn
Sarceman, Roseanne
Seetomona, Charles A.
Shennan, Joyce
Spoonhunter, Clyde
Stanger, Robert J.
Tapaha, Raymond
Ten Bear, Debbie
Tiger, Benjamin D., Jr.
Tiger, Gary Cornelius
Tiger, Virginia
Toppah, Edgar Lynn
Trombley, Alma Ann
Vasquez, Lila Sue
Velasquez, Sharon Marie
Wakolee, Shirley Ruth
Walkingsky, Kay
Ward, Mildred Alice
Waters, Charlie
Wesaw, Glenn
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Wetchie, Flynn Harvey
Wetchie, Roderick Loren
Whitebird, Mary Louise
Whitefoot, James Dean
Williams, Gary Alan
Williams, Ross David
Wilson, Victor Reed
Wing, Justin
Yazzie, Linda
Yellowbear, Calvin
Youngbear, Frederick Le<
Zipprich, Michael Stepher:

Black, Leroy Dennis
Jreshmen
Amarillo, Nora
Adam, Marilyn Rose
Airnsback, Mary Louise
Atkins, Wilson Doyle
Big Horse, Nanna Jean
Blackeagle, Jo.,eph Rueben
Brown, Curtis
Brown, Wanda
CalI Tail, Donald Paul
Charles, Amos David
Cochran, Sandra Leah
David, Marvin Joseph
Decorah, Michael Wayne
De Dois, Verna Rose
De Jesus, David
De Roche, Nadine
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King, Doncellia lone
King, Frederick Burnett
King, Harold Studer
Kitchkommie, Laverne F.
Kotcha, Doonkeen
La Forge, Tyler
Last SUlI:, Marshalene
Lawrence, Agnes
Le Clair, Antoinette
Le Clair, Napoleon
Le Clair, Rachael Vanett
Lee, Hollis
Little Light, Una Rose
Lujan, Geraldine
Lunsford, Curtis Daniel
McClellan, Pamela Louise
McKinney, Margaret Denise
Moore, Frankie Jo
Neuman, Monica Jean
Neurnan, Tina Marie
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Nicolai, Vena Lynn
Old Bear, Ronald
Old Bear, Stanley Jr,
Ortiz, Rita Mae
Page, Mary Ann
Page, Robert Morris
Parker, Lee Dale
Patchpe, Martina Elaine
Patterson, Bennie
Pekah, Winston Wayne
Penn, Earline Joan
Pensoneau, Lily Vera
Petago, Mary Ellen
Pewamo, Gordon
Posey, Ruby Faye
Willi 'aJt
Prairie Chief, George E.
Price, Maggie Ann
Primeaux, Houston
Reevis, Carol Elaine
Rhodd, Patricia Alene

Ross, Glynis Renee
Sam, Phyllis Mae
Savage, Toni Renee
Shaw, James Edward
Shelby, Dale Patrick
Shelby, Dennis Michael
Spencer, Charles Alex
Stands Black, Emmarie E.
Stands Black, Faith Lucy
Stevens, Rencie Lee
Takes Enemy, Sharolyn Kay
Teehee, Betty
Thompson, Tina Rae
Topaum, Lamont
Treas, Naomi Ann
Valle, Deborah
Vielle, Vicky Lee
Warnor, Dominick Silas
Warrior, Kermit Milo
Welch, Dennis
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Whitebird, Lillian Sue
Whiteplume, Wesley Jam"
Williams, Yvonne Mae
Williams, Richard Alien
Winship, Billy Gene
Youngbear, Sally Joy
Zackuse, James Gordon

Johnson, Stacy
Post Graduates
Hunts Long, Russell
Johnson, Lincoln
Jones, Steve Kenneth
Monte, Leroy
Patterson, Earl
Polingyurnptewa, Phillip
Steele, Douglas
Burnette, Ramsey
Eschief, Eldon
Johnson, Arnold Walter
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Home
Economics
Agriculture
Vocational

The Agriculture Deportment is port of the vocational
course offering at Chi Iocca. Approximoteli
500 acres of wheat, 200 acres of maize, 100 acres
of corn and 100 acres of alfalfa ore harvested
during the summer with students and stoff assisting.
Port of the groin is sold and port is used for
feed.

Heavy Equipment is currently a Past Graduate
course offering af the Vocational Deportment The
students are trained to operate large earth-moving
machines pictured here On the Chi Iocca campus,
the equipment is used to build ponds, dikes, and
other types of jobs requiring earth-moving equipment.
On-the-Job Training for some of the students
gives them additional training while earning
an apprentice wage.

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Another vocational course offering In additIon
to Dry Cleaning is Auto Body and Fender
Each year there are more cars on the road
This means plenty of work at top pay for
those who are trained In Auto Body and
Fender Students are taught the basIc methods
of metal repair and painting of automobiles
As the oictures illustrate, students learn
to prepare for re-flnlshing In cleaning, sanaing
and masking before the painting procedures
begin

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The 1971 Chiloccoon and the Indian School
Journal are products of the Printing Shop at
Chilccca. Small classes with individual ins
ruction an various machines allow the student
to progess rapidly In addition, a student
mCl\ oke a project and develop It
through a me finished product The students
learn a use tht camero in preparing offset
press mo:enols and the larger machines or
letterpress
his course IS open to both high school and
post groouo e students

The Academic program consists
of the regular high school offerings
in compliance wIth the State
Department of EducatIon.
Students are required to take
subjects toward graduation, such
as English, Social StUdies, Math
and Science.
The Freshmen boys take Practical
Arts Which enables them to
gain knowledge of the VOcational
offerings. so they they may choose
a Vocation during their Sophomore
vear. The work with small
engines. metal and wood offers
the student a chance to observe
that area in which they are best
suitet.
SCIence classes are closely related
to Practical Arts and Freshmen
students do experiments Which
gives them a broader understand_
ing of their world.
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Writing and publishing a weekly newspaper has
its moments as the student In the PIcture, (upper
left) shows Keeping the working area neat and
clean is port of the classroom work. Trying to decide
what to write involves ideas fram the sponsor.
The student in the upper right is working an the
student information sheet gossip column. Straightening
and arranging the room SO that the newspoDer
process is streamlined is 0 task which invDives
'011 students
The student in the er left reods an exchange
poper from another school. Many fine ideas are
gained from seeing ather students publish a newspaper.
The Editor's jab is an important one. It involves
keeping ahead of the school calendar and aSSign-
'ng timely reports ather staff members.

The Fine Arts Deportment is
made up of Art and Music.
The Choir, Orchestra and
bond cOJrlprise the Music Section.
The Art classes have
varied activities. Draw;ng is
emphasized with work also in
ceramics and sculpture. Several
art students hod their
work displayed at the Notional
Indian Trade Fair in Scottsdale,
Ariz.
The 1971 Bond has toured
with the Choir to various
schools giving concerts. They
have visited Riverside, Concho,
Fort Sill and Sequoyah with
plans for a concert at Haskell
Indian Junior College in the
spring. In addition, the Bond
has marched in parades including
the Arkalalah Parade
in Arkansas City, Kans. and
the State Fai r Parade in
Tulsa, Oklo. Bond members
odd to the school spirit at
Sports activities.
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Combining the traditional
Indian costume with
the modern blazer and
skirt, the Chair performs
in concert with the Band
at Riverside School. The
Chair enters in traditional
costume in a Seminole
Stomp Dance and retires
to change costumes for
the finale of the concert.
The Orchestra has also
toured with the Choir
and Band Students play
violins, cellos and bass.
Several guitars have been
added to the Strings section
this year.
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Mr. Louis Bollard, noted
Indian composer ond
artist held a four day
workshop at Chilocco
earlier this year. He introduced
several Indian
songs which have been
included in the repertoire
of the Choir for
tours. Soloists receive individual
help before a
performonce for the
ChristmoS Concert.

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The formal portrait of the Choir was token in the
modern blazer and skirt outfit. The boys in the
Choir wear red blazers with white Dants while the
girls wear white blazers with a red skirt. Mon.
conferences are necessary for a good performance.
Some of the Indan music has to be trans·
posed so that the students may learn the vocable;.
A popular grOUD this vear was the faculty trio. Th<
trio performs at the· student concerts. SelectlQ115
include "The Swinging SheDherd Blues," and "Rutber
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Sports

The Footbo I season began
with dail "rkauts on the
footboll fie d The team played
nine games and ended the
season with 0 wins The offensive
and defensive teams
were hampered by ineligibilities
of some key students. The
team trove ed a Sequayah Indian
Schoo at Tahlequah,
Oklo for a game with the Sequayah
Indlons
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The pictures show the football
team working out before
the game with Sequoyoh. The
homecoming game was with
Cedar yale, Kans. The Homecoming
Queen was Miss Sandy
McCloud, a senior from Wash-
ington.

The Wrestling Team ended its season with no wins,
although the team had several senior wrestlers.
Hours of practice on the mats with fellow team
members resulted in six students earning wrestling
letters.
The team traveled ta Sequoyah Indian School at
Tahlequah, Okla., to wrestle. The manager and
(0 a c h discuss the different members' weight
classes.

The Basketball team ended the season with seven wins and
nine lasses. "The hamecoming game was played against the
ewkirk Tigers, af Newkirk, Okla Chilocco won 97-57. Homecoming
Quee was Miss Kay Williams, 0 junior from Ponco City,
Okla. She wo:s crowned during halftime ceremanies.
A highlight of the basketboll season was a game with Fort Sill
Indian Schoo I. Chilocco won that game. Several of the squad
members ore seniors, however the junior members shauld return
for a good team next year.
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The Freshmen basketball team ended the season
with seven wins and nine losses. The team travel-
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at Tahlequah, Oklo., to plav games.
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Pep assemblies were fun, especially when the student body divided
into class groups to see which class yelled the loudest'
The Drill Team entertained at halftime during the football
and basketball season. They participated in several parades
including the Arkalalah Parade in Arkansas City, Kans. and the
State Fair Parade in Tulsa, Okla.

An important port of the Public relations
of Chilacco is the Indian Dramatics
Club. The club performs or
many clubs and organizations throughout
the local area. They marched in
several parades including the Arkalalah
Parade in Arkansas City, Kans.
and the State Fair Parade in Tulsa
Oklo. '
Some members of the group attended the Notional Indian Trade
Fair in Scottsdale, Ariz. to Darticioote in the Swan Dance, Snake
and Buffalo Dance, War Dance and Shield Dance
The Aoache Fire Dancers are an imoortant addition to the
group. -This group is always popular because of the inclusion
of a clown in the ceremonial dance.

Campus Life
oChdocco School of Beauty,
May she ever be-
Filled wi h courage, pride and honor,
Love and Loyalty

Dormitory lIving,s a very important port of the Chilocco students' life. Dormitory personnel meet
to discuss dormitory programs which affect students' sociol and academic welfare. Leisure time oc
t,v,t'es are on Important port of any student's life. Recreational facilities provide opportunity
many types of recreation.

The Pupil Personnel Services
Center offers personal
counseling, vocational
counseling and assistance
in finding employment.
Clean-up and other activities
help create a
wholesome atmosphere
for students in the dormitory.
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,Getting ready for the Homecoming dance involved
help from fellow students. Miss Sandy
McCloud was the Homecoming Queen. The
dance was held after the game and was a
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happy time for the Queen an er G The
Ramona Old Bear and Galedia rosS. f
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Pep Club and Cheerleaders were In
the coronation.
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Students watch with interest as the Queen
candidates for football queen are introduced
at the Pep assembly held in the Boys' Gym.
The basketball Queen was Miss Kay Williams.
Her attendants were Lauro Kauley and
Jacqueline York. The homecoming dance was
held after the game. The Pep Club was in
charge of the coronation and dance.
Miss Chi Iocca was Melinda Byrd. She represented
Chilocca at the Arkalalah festivities
in Arkansas City, Kans.
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The Title I office is locoted in Home 4. Currently
Title I is funded for 0 Work-Study progrom with a
poyroll bi-monthly of opproximotely 52,000. The
Title I Reoding progrom under contract to Wichita
Stote University involves 86 students. One port of
the reoding progrom is Humon Relotions training
for the stoff.
The Title I coordinotor presently is Mr. Wolter
Kelley. He reploced Mr. Oron Dobney pictured with
o student. Mr. Kenneth Block supervises the Wark­
Study progrom.

The men pictured here are involved in Heating Plant operations, Building and Grounds and Plumbing.
The procedures are on a daily basis in order to keep the Chilocca plant running smoothly.
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Snapshots